Kia rio key fob power lock/alarm problem

To arm content theft alarm.
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
SECURITY light should flash.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off
after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not
armed until the SECURITY light goes off.

If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power.

Sounds like your auto locking/alarm system is out of sync with the buttons on your key fob. You will need to reset it so the fob buttons match what they should do. You will need to go to the alarm system manufacturer for directions on how to do that.

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Jan 2, 2009 - 21 posts - ‎18 authors
I have a Dak 2000 3.9 Ltr V6, Single Cab, Bare Bones. ... Panic Mode .... ooops....i mean the remote entry and alarm system does NOT work ... i have a 2002 dakata where can i buy a ctm looked all over nobody sell them can thay be rebuilt ... I was out the door $550.00, and they washed the truck also.

Truck wont work/Key Fob won't work/wont start/wont do anything ...

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Truck wont work/Key Fob won't work/wont start/wont do anything! ... Maintenance & Repair > 3RD Generation Dodge Ram - 2002 to 2008 Dodge Ram Trucks > Electrical... Soon as I manually unlock the door, and open it.... the factory panic alarm starts going off. .... Vehicle: 2004 Dakota Club Cab 4X4.

alarm going off when opening the door.. embarrassing and annoying ...

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Jan 12, 2012 - 11 posts - ‎9 authors
how do I stop my trucks alarm from going off when I open the door? it did it ... to thetruck and opened driver door (it was unlocked) and the alarm started going off. ... I do not have a remote unlocking device (or it doesnt work) so I do all .... alarm will go off then I have to use the FOB panic button to shut it off.

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The key may need to be reprogrammed if it's not working now .there are independents out there who can do it at a reasonable price for you .

I would start by replacing the FOB. Sounds to like the electronics inside it are bad. The only reason the horns would go off is if you hit the panic button. There is a slight chance the receiver is bad. But Fobs are cheaper to replace than the receivers. If you have two FOBs and they both react the same, then replace the receiver. Or just ditch the system. The keys (in the door locks) should still activate the alarm system.

Try unlocking the car with the key, not the remote.

I can't say for sure but it sound like you either trigger the "Panic" button or alarm system if equiped. Hook the battery up (negative last) and push the "Panic" button on the key FOB.
If you don't have the FOB you may be able to reset but disconnecting the negative cable only.
If it's an alarm system, locking and then unlocking with the FOB should reset it, also using the key to turn on the ignition is supposed to reset it.

hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the key fob for about 5 seconds. (this will toggle that setting on and off)

The fob is infamous for its battery life. It gets drained so quickly that there happens to be a little later when the fob is very close to the door lock, ignition & unnecessary triggers the alarm due to low reception as the battery of the fobs discharges very fast, depending on the model, which has a certain virtual sheild(STARTRECK type) which is triggered by the fobs strength of the signal(radi waves).

Why not try a new set of batteries for your fob?? .................................sodeep

If you don't have one that works for the vehicle now, you'll have to take it to your local dealer to have it programmed to the vehicle. Some will charge for this, some will do it at no charge.

If you do have a remote that is programmed and working for the vehicle, then the following steps will allow you to program another remote:

1. Enter vehicle and close all doors.

2. Put seatbelt on (or clip it into the buckle) to shut the warning buzzer off.

3. Put key in ignition, turn to run position but don't start it.

4. Press and hold the unlock button on the working key fob and hold for 4 seconds, then also press the panic button.

5. Release both buttons and you should hear a single chime to indicate it is in program mode. You have 30 seconds after the chime to program any additional remotes you want to program.

6. Press and release both the unlock and lock buttons simultaneously on the remote you are programming. You should hear another single chime.

7. Within 4 seconds after hearing the chime, press either lock or unlock button on remote that you are programming.